Name: WD30EFZX Western Digital Red Plus 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch NAS Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD30EFZX
Price: 346.82 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (117 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Red Plus 3TB is a reliable NAS hard drive designed to deliver steady performance in home and small business storage systems. It fits into 3.5-inch drive bays and supports SATA 6Gb/s connections, offering a balance between capacity, speed, and quiet operation. This drive is intended for users looking to expand their network storage with a dependable and efficient solution.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD30EFZX

Technical Information
Capacity	3TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus

Product Description
The Western Digital Red Plus 3TB drive is built for network-attached storage environments where reliability and efficiency matter. It offers ample storage designed to handle the demands of multi-user NAS systems, making it a common choice for home and small office setups. Often found in 3.5-inch drive bays, it supports continuous operation with features that reduce vibration and noise, helping to keep NAS devices running smoothly without disturbance. This drive is well-suited for users who need dependable storage for backups, media streaming, and file sharing. Key Features Optimized for NAS with consistent 24/7 operation Balanced speed with a 5400 RPM spindle for quiet, efficient performance 64MB cache to speed up repetitive data access Compatible with SATA 6Gb/s for fast transfers Designed to minimize vibration to enhance drive longevity WD Red Plus drives are typically installed in home or small business NAS units, providing a good balance of capacity and quiet operation. They help maintain continuous access to data without compromising the system’s overall noise level. This drive plays a crucial role in keeping shared storage reliable and accessible, making it suitable for users who depend on consistent data availability and smooth multi-user experiences.

Use Cases
The WD30EFZX Western Digital Red Plus 3TB hard drive is tailored for deployment in small to medium-sized NAS systems where reliable, continuous operation is critical. It is particularly suited for environments where noise and power consumption need to be balanced with adequate performance, such as home offices, creative workgroups, or remote branch locations. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity in small business NAS arrays supporting file sharing and collaboration. Implementing centralized backup solutions for remote or branch office environments requiring consistent data availability. Supporting multimedia content streaming in home or SMB media servers where quiet operation is prioritized. Integrating into virtualization host storage pools for light to moderate workloads at the edge or in small data centers. Building storage clusters for SMBs that need scalable, reliable drives optimized for RAID configurations. By offering a balance of capacity, efficient power usage, and consistent throughput, this drive helps maintain overall system uptime and storage scalability. It supports operational needs in network-attached storage platforms where data integrity and noise reduction are essential.